Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said the shooting victim is in "grave condition" after being taken to a Boston hospital. The mall was closed for the remainder of the day. Julius Hammond-Desir, 19, was arrested in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood by Braintree, Boston and Massachusetts State Police, the Norfolk District Attorney's Office said. Court documents were not readily available for her case Friday afternoon. Morrissey said authorities do not know at this time if there is more than one suspect. The victim has been identified as Dijoun Beasley, 26, of Dorchester. On July 3, 2020, a 15-year-old girl bystander was shot in the chest and hand at the mall. / CBS Boston. "She's received threat after threat after threat," Malcolm said. Dijoun Beasley, 26, of Dorchester, was shopping at the mall, when authorities say Julius Hammond-Desir, 19, of Maynard, shot him. Braintree Mayor Hosting Youth Sports Night At Town Hall, How we protect you from Misleading advertising and communications, Here's How Much Snow Has Fallen In Braintree, Free MA Community College Outlined In Gov's Budget, Latest Pets Up For Adoption In Braintree Area. In the police report filed Wednesday, Dunne said Schwartz told a friend and her mother that Beasley had pulled out a gun. "The safety of all who come through the doors of the South Shore Plaza is paramount, and we want to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable shopping experience," Kokoros said at Tuesday's Town Council meeting. Authorities said Hammond-Desir might have changed his appearance since the shooting. Montreal police major crimes investigators realized within hours that the shootings were related and, at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Laval police answering a gunshot call found the third victim, Alexis Levis-Crevier, 22, shot dead on Clermont Blvd. Braintree police said she suffered non-life threatening injuries, and . They were later joined by more units, as well as the Braintree Fire Department, Brewster Ambulance, and first responders from surrounding areas. Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Montreal Gazette, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. Share. "We would like to see that be something that we have the care, custody and control of. Gang members exchanged gunfire inside a department store at the mall in 2017, and in 2020, a 15-year-old girl described as an innocent bystander was hit twice during a shooting. It could happen anywhere," WBZ security analyst Ed Davis said. BRAINTREE (CBS) - The South Shore Plaza in Braintree closed Saturday afternoon after a 26-year-old Boston man was shot inside. (AP) The suspect in a fatal shooting at a Massachusetts shopping mall last month has been captured and faces arraignment Wednesday . He died at a hospital. He was taken to a Boston hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. The I-Team did reach out to Beasley's family but no one responded. "[The shooting happened] in one of the stores in the plaza, not too far from one of the garages. : Denzel Descartes) pic.twitter.com/5P98tpqOIY. #BREAKING: @BraintreePolice say there was an encounter, between two men inside a store that ended when one man shot the other. Shoppers who were inside the plaza when the shooting took place recalled the panic they felt as they raced to get outside. More:South Shore Plaza owner says mall getting a K-9 unit, more cameras in response to shooting. A police report filed in support of a criminal complaintdoes not mention gang affiliations for either man. Emergency personnel found the victim -- identified only as a 26-year-old Boston resident -- on the ground with at least one apparent gunshot wound. The suspect who fired the shot, as best we can tell, immediately left the mall, Cohoon said at a news conference. First published on January 22, 2022 / 9:59 PM. The curtains are old and its parking lot, which was crawling with cops Thursday morning, is cracked and poorly maintained. "It's a place that people should be able to go and shop safely, and we should not have gunshots being fired while people are out shopping and enjoying their Saturday.". He previously worked covering politics in Pennsylvania and breaking news and government in North Dakota starting in 2012. In a police report filed with court, State Police saidvideo surveillance shows Hammond-Desir and Beasley talking brieflynear the entrance to Forever 21 just before 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. Shortly after the shooting, officials said it was gang-related. They said it appeared to be a targeted incident. He was incoherent. A man suspected of killing three people was shot by police in Montreal Aug. 4, 2022. She is scheduled to be arraigned Friday, where Morrissey said the details relative to the basis for the accessory charge may be disclosed in court.. We encountered an issue signing you up. QUINCY A 19-year-old Maynard man has been charged with murder in the death of Dijoun Beasley, who police say was shot in the head at South Shore Plaza last month in front of his girlfriend and her 3-year-old child. Hammond-Desir remains at large, police said. Restored 1835 Hingham post and beam home goes for $2M. This is not the first incident that we've had at the mall, the last being July 3, 2020," he said. (WHDH) - The man who is accused of firing a gun inside South Shore Plaza is now formally facing several charges. Jan. 24: 26-year-old man shot at South Shore Plaza has died, police still looking for shooter. The first victim was killed at around 9:45 p.m. at Jules-Poitras and Deguire Blvds. #polmtl, Montreal Mayor Valrie Plante took to social media Thursday morning to thank the police forces involved in the investigations, saying Once again our police have shown their efficiency and devotion to the safety of Montrealers.. Its a place that people should be able to go and shop safely, he said. He returned to the airport in Dorval a few times in the following days, as well as the Mirabel airport, and was asked to leave each time. Officers found the body of 64-year-old Andr Lemieux, the father of professional boxer David Lemieux. I was disappointed because St-Laurent is known to be a safe place to live. Hours after the shooting, police said the mall was cleared and that the scene was secured. It has to stop.". South Shore Plaza remained close for the remainder of Saturday, and it was not immediately clear if it would reopen Sunday. Braintree Police Deputy Chief Tim Cohoon said there was "an encounter in one of the stores" at around 3 p.m. The video then shows Hammond-Desir lift his shirt and shoot Beasley in the head. In March this year, the tribunal reviewed its decision and allowed Shaikh to continue residing outside the institution. She said Schwartzsent someone to her home on Forest Street in Attleboro in the middle of the night to pick up her car in an effort not to tip off investigators to her location. There was also gang-related gunfire inside the plaza in February of 2017. If you are not a subscriber, please consider supporting quality local journalism with a Patriot Ledger subscription. 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Authorities said Schwartz did not go home in the five days after the shooting, changed location repeatedly, and has a prior history of not showing up to court dates. He was . Igor Mangushev, a Russian mercenary and propagandist, who months ago staged a gruesome stunt in which he brandished the skull allegedly of oneof the fallen Ukrainian defenders of Azovstal, has been shot in the head, Ukrainian journalist Denys Kazanskyi reported . Police have identified the suspect in Saturdays fatal shooting as Julius Hammond-Desir, 19, of Maynard. The Motel Pierre located on the major roadway through the St-Laurent borough has been there for decades and has seen better days. Massachusetts could get another snowstorm Friday: What areas were the jackpot zones in this past storm? The mall immediately went into lockdown after that, and Braintree Police issued a warning around 3:30 p.m. to avoid the area. It could not be determined if he has an attorney. The mall was evacuated, and those who had been sheltering in place inside were told it was safe to come outside. Kokoros commended Braintree officers as well as police from surrounding communities for responding so quickly and professionally to the chaotic scene. The South Shore Plaza in Braintree is boosting security measures with K-9 patrols, additional cameras and more in the wake of a deadly shooting in a store. BRAINTREE, Mass. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. He was shot within a short distance from an apartment where he lived on Jules-Poitras Blvd. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. , RI reports $1.6M in back pay recovered since 2020, Prosecutor who charged Alahverdian buys UK castle, Whos in the mix to replace Congressman Cicilline, New NCAA president says NIL rules could protect athletes, Bryant loses at buzzer to Maine, drops to No. (AP) The suspect in a fatal shooting at a Massachusetts shopping mall last month has been captured and faces arraignment Wednesday, prosecutors said. Police activity: SOUTH SHORE PLAZA. I-Team sources say a man seen in a surveillance photo wearing a black face mask and holding a gun in his right hand is the suspect in Saturday's shooting. The 26-year-old victim remained in critical condition after the shooting. Police said the suspect now identified as Hammond-Desir pulled out a gun on the first floor of the shopping center at about 3 p.m. that day, and shot Beasley before running off. The murder suspect, Abdulla Shaikh, 26, had been released from the institution following a decision by an administrative tribunal in January 2021. Im always keeping up to date on whats going on in the news and the fact that it was going on in St-Laurent you worry about these things. Hammond-Desir remains at large, police said. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Jose Rodriguez, now 22, of Boston, pleaded guilty to punching a woman during an altercation in a store and firing a gun six times in the thick of the mall. Braintree Police Chief Mark Dubois said mall security will be reevaluated following this incident, noting that Braintree officers are assigned to the plaza seven days a week. "I was very close to a door, and I just heard everyone start saying, 'Evacuate! Hammond-Desir is scheduled to be arraigned in Quincy District Court. WCVB. Kokoros also said the mall agreed to increase the number of Braintree police officers stationed at the South Shore Plaza from two officers and a supervisor to four and a supervisor. Yas said in court that Beasley was defenseless. Kokoros said city and police officials will likely meet next week with the mall's property owners to discuss these issues, noting it's time for them to "step up and put a plan together. Investigation ongoing. Suspect's release was 'bearable' risk, lawyer says Franois Legault, the lawyer who represented Shaikh during the March hearing, said he wonders if police acted hastily in shooting and killing . A man was critically injured Saturday afternoon in a shooting at a shopping mall in Braintree, Massachusetts, and the suspect is still on the loose, according to officials. Authorities from surrounding communities were called to the scene to assist with the response. Shopper Anna Chang was on the first floor when she saw people running. 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The Auburn mall has also been the scene of violence. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. The victim has been identified as Dijoun Beasley,. "I think the bottom line is that we need more officers working at the plaza. Anyone who has any information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Braintree Police Department by calling (781) 794-8620 or the Massachusetts State Police at (781) 830-4990. Dave Grohl cooks barbecue for hundreds at shelter, DMV closes early due to statewide system outage, 10 vehicles involved in 2 North Kingstown crashes, TikTok sets new default time limits for minors, Evening Sprinkle/Flurry; Light Rain Overnight Into, What time is it on moon? (Braintree police) BRAINTREE, MA Police issued a murder arrest warrant and are looking for a 19-year-old Maynard man who is a suspect in last weekend's fatal shooting at the South Shore. A fight escalated into a shooting and Michael Spence was arrested after he was identified using surveillance footage and other resources. She is being held on $20,000 bail. Updated: 10:51 AM EST Jan 23, 2022. Schwartz has been charged with accessory to murder, after the fact. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. #NBC10Boston #NECN https://t.co/EsU4phEZzk. Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Community Focus: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, Ukraine native in RI believes war is far from over, Peoples Savings Bank building bought for $2.2M, PC Friars, Xavier to battle for 2nd in Big East, Olive oil in coffee? There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Gunshotswere fired, but no one washurt. Investigators at the scene of a police shooting in Montreal on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Police said the incident occurred when a male suspect approached the man inside a store in the mall and brandished a firearm and fired. AVOID THE AREA. Dijoun Beasley, 26, of Dorchester, was shopping at. Police are investigating a brazen daytime shooting that sent shoppers fleeing from the South Shore Plaza in Braintree. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, Morrissey said, and the shooter remains at-large. Police said it appears this was a targeted shooting, not a random event, and wanted to assure the public there was no danger to the community at large. Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros described Saturdays incident as unacceptable and said the city would be working with Simon Properties, which owns the mall, to come up with better security, according to The Patriot Ledger. 6 seed, URI mens basketball hoping to avoid winless road, URIs Tammi Reiss named 2023 A10 Coach of the Year, Honoring Black History: Sharing Our Stories, 2/24/2023: Rep. 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BRAINTREE (CBS) The South Shore Plaza in Braintree closed Saturday afternoon after a 26-year-old Boston man was shot inside. "The suspect, as best we can tell, immediately left the mall," said Cohoon. "We don't know if it's a suspect or suspects, we're trying to sort that out," said Morrissey. The judge sentenced him to eight years in prison. Beasley, of Dorchester, was shopping in a store on the main floor of the Braintree mall when police say he was shotby Hammond-Desirwith a handgun. The shooting was the third to happen at the South Shore Plaza in the last five years. in the citys Laval-des-Rapides district. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. He was sentenced to eight years in prison and three years of probation. The warrant for Hammond-Desir was issued less than 24 hours after police arrested Samantha Schwartz, 27, of Attleboro, and charged her with accessory after the fact of a murder. Saturday's shooting isn't the first at the South Shore Plaza. Schwartz told her friend that the encounter started because Beasley thoughtHammond-Desir was staring at him. "Knowing that this just happened makes me question working here now," she said. It was supposed to be a carefree shopping day. Then, I decided to go run," Chang said. Schwartz did not go home and changed location repeatedly and has a prior history of defaulting on court dates, officials added. I wasnt surprised, not shocked one bit. The mayor said Saturday's shooting is one too many, again reiterating that they want to make sure everyone feels safe when they go shopping. The man was taken to a Boston area hospital, police said. Try plastic surgery for autographs, Fan brings Olympian Mary Lou Retton to tears, RISPCA has nearly 30 guinea pigs up for adoption, February vacation events around Southern New England, How you can help those affected by Station fire, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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